CompletedNot Applicable

Pilot Study on Shear-induced Platelet Aggregation in Acute Coronary Syndromes

France97 participantsStarted 2005-06

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether shear-induced platelet aggregation is able to discriminate first acute coronary syndrome (ACS) from recurrent ACS

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 85 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: over 18 years old. informed consent signed. acute coronary syndrome not associated with co-morbidity as bleeding diathesis or myocardial infarction during the procedure. clinical symptoms in agreement with myocardial infarction during the preceding 24 hours. CK OR troponin elevation and one or more of the following criteria: ECG modifications transient ST elevation\>1 mm. new inversion of ST \<1 mm on 2 contiguous derivations. Exclusion criteria: Acute coronary syndrome with persistent ST elevation. Angioplasty in emergency before blood sampling. Inflammatory disease or cancer. Coagulation abnormalities. Antiphospholipid syndrome. Treatment by vitamin K antagonist. Severe disease with life expectancy lower than 2 years. One-year follow up impossible.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Measurement of platelet aggregation induced by shear rates

Timeframe: Day 1, Month 3

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00299143

SponsorInstitut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2009-09

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 85 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.